Local craft beer, plus dinner – with a vegetarian bent? We’re in. The Church Brew Works is planning a Brewer’s Vegetarian Dinner on Thursday, August 14, and they only have a few spots left. Chef Joe Kiefer will be presenting a four-course vegetarian meal, with a Church Brew Works beer pairing … [Read more...]

This week at Soba, enjoy five days of heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, local peaches and other farm favorites with their Farm Dinner tasting menu, available August 4 through August 8. The four course dinner is only $40 per person. Add $25 if you’d like wine pairings, too. Here’s the full … [Read more...]

It’s only the beginning of August, and we’re already running out of frozen summertime treats that we haven’t tried yet. Thankfully, Burgatory Bar has introduced a new frozen lemonade shake to their already-decadent milkshake list, but be warned: They’re only around for a limited time. From now … [Read more...]

BRRR…. It’s gonna be cold inside! Butterjoint is celebrating their brand new air conditioner (and they’ll have it on full blast) with an Ugly Sweater Party on Monday, August 4. Pull on your ugliest sweater – Christmas, cats ….Christmas cats? – and join the crew at 6:30 p.m. for the … [Read more...]

A happy hour for cheese? That’s definitely something we can get behind. Marty’s Market, the lovely fresh food market and café on Smallman Street, is offering their Cheesemonger’s Choice Cheese Plate for a special price every Thursday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at their Cheese … [Read more...]

Root 174, one of our favorite new restaurants in the city, has introduced a menu addition for tonight, and it looks amazing. Chef Keith Fuller posted this shot of their new hanger steak special, served with black rice puree, tomato, apricot, creamed corn, kale, and bread. As with all good … [Read more...]

Carson Street Deli & Craft Beer Bar is hosting a Victory Brewing party tonight, with lots of free samples. They’ll be pouring Dirtwolf Double IPA, Prima Pils, HopDevil, and the elusive Wild Devil, which Victory only releases once every four years. It’s an India Pale Ale, finished with a bit … [Read more...]

Want to mix it up tonight? Wigle Whiskey is hosting a cocktail class at the distillery this evening, with a focus on fresh, savory cocktails. Jess Keyser and Abbie Rhodes of Union Pig and Chicken, and Harvard & Highland will be leading the group, starting at 6:30. The $35 ticket … [Read more...]

Why choose between having a beer or having a cocktail when you can do both? BRGR’s newest ‘beertail’ creation, the Michelada, lets you imbibe with a number of alcoholic beverages in one glass. Made with Tecate, Resposado tequila, house-spiced savory tomato sauce, cilantro, and hot pickled … [Read more...]

We’re a Pittsburgh-based blog, but every once in a while, we have to give some love to another awesome Pennsylvania town. Our great friends at Sketch Burger, a burger joint in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood, will be featured tonight on The Travel Channel’s Food Paradise series, Hamburger … [Read more...]